Softball Trivia
Step up to the plate and knock these softball smarts out of the park—from Olympic debuts to underhand pitches, it’s a home run of quirky facts.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which U.S. city, home to the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex, is nicknamed the “Softball Capital of the World”?
Oklahoma City
At the 1996 Summer Games, softball made its Olympic debut in which city?
Atlanta
Which NCAA Division I softball tournament is held annually at Devon Park in Oklahoma City?
Women’s College World Series
What pitching style, defined by a full circular arm rotation and hip-level release, is a hallmark of softball, in contrast to baseball’s overhand delivery?
Underhand
Which Japanese pitcher, famous for her windmill delivery, led her team to Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020?
Yukiko Ueno